New Vehicle Purchase Estimator

Treasurer

Notice: The Treasurer's office is unable to process any title work after 4:30 p.m.

Follow the Title and Registration Estimator to calculate an estimate for purchase fees on new vehicles in Douglas County, Kansas.

Title and Registration Estimator

Penalties start accruing after 60 days.

  • Registration fees.  (Use charts below)
    • Fees include:
      • $4.00 DMV Modernization Project fee
      • $5.00 County Service fee
      • $3.25 Law Enforcement Fee
      • $3.00 Facility fee
        • Penalty of $1.00 per month.
  • Property Tax
    • Use correct purchase date and 1st letter of the last name on the title. When a leased vehicle use the 1st letter of the lease name. (Ex. Toyota Lease Trust, Cabwest, Vaul Trust.)
    • Penalty accrues daily at 1% per month. (estimated)
  • Sales Tax
    • $0.50 County collection fee.
    • When bought from an out-of-State dealer or private party.  When bought from an out-of-state dealer be sure to include all accessories, warranties, administration fees, and destination or delivery fees.
      • Douglas County 7.75%
      • City of Lawrence 9.35%
      • Baldwin City 9.25%
      • New Hampshire (LAWT3) 10.30%
      • Free State (LAWTD) 10.30%
      • Oread TDD (LAWT2) 10.30%
      • Eudora 9.50%
      • Lecompton 9.50%
    • Please visit KDOR's website for the most current sales tax rate.
  • Title fee
    • $10.00
    • Penalty of $2.00.
  • Lienholder fee
    • $1.50
  • Plate fee.
    • $1.50 - When transferring a current plate from a sold vehicle to a new vehicle
    • $0.50 - New license plate.

Vehicle Service Fees